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Veteran Mexican Actor Mario Cid Dies at 93

The actors’ union confirmed his passing, prompting tributes to a six-decade imprint on Mexican film, television, and theater.

Overview

  • The Asociación Nacional de Actores publicly confirmed the death of Mario Cid, a Socio Honorario of the union.
  • No official cause of death has been released, and statements from close family are still expected.
  • Cid’s career spanned more than six decades with over 150 credits across film, television, and stage.
  • Beyond acting, he worked as a screenwriter, director, and dubbing performer, broadening his impact on Mexican entertainment.
  • He was the father of actress-comedian Mara Escalante and recently appeared with her in the series Muero por Marilú, following a 2022 return to theater in his native Tampico.